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Another great addition to my growing collection of Classic Silver Commemorative .... this is a 1936-S Oregon Half graded by PCGS as MS67. Sellers photo do not do this coin justice ..... blast white without even a hint of toning and the 'black crud' that is so common on this series.  Incredibly well-struck beautiful coin in hand ..... and a wonderful design/story behind it. I've spent a few after-work hours tonight checking this coin out.  I wish you could see her for yourself. Anyways ..... PCGS Population Report lists only 4 ... yep .... four .... 36-S graded higher. Before you ask .... I purchased this on-line for $640. Numismedia price guide is $1060. One more step in my long-term quest of the complete 50 coin type set. David |
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Pillar of the Community
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THAT.....IS.........AAAAAAAMMMMMMAAAZZZZIIINNNNGLY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
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Pillar of the Community
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 my favorite classic Commemorative |
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Very nice!  |
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Valued Member
United States
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Sweet !! what a great coin and such a beautiful design.
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Valued Member
United States
469 Posts |
Wow!! Nice nice! Very cool design. Anything with a feel of the west.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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nice coin, in a scarcer condition for the issue.
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Valued Member
United States
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Wow, awesome coin! Great grade of one of the best looking CHs. You'll enjoy that one for years to come. Good luck with your quest!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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That is a very beautiful coin
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Pillar of the Community
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That is an awsome coin. I will have one someday in my 7070.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Dang it - now I want one, too.
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Indeed ...... I'm pleased that some of you as well enjoy the beauty and history of these classic US silver commemorative. I am absolutely spell-bound by the entire series ..... IMHO there is no other USA intended-for-circulation series where you can find as much variety in design (horrible to wonderful), history and all-around enjoyment of collecting. No doubt they are expensive today ...... a great barrier alas to wider enjoyment of a great numismatic joy. For sure this lovely Oregon Half is a prized piece of my now 26 coin type collection ...... 24 to go!  Thanks for the comments. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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United States
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Great coin David! Registry set? ROD |
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United States
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Funny how PCGS AND NGC places the Indian/map (dateless) reverse on the front of the holder, and justifiably so. It is probably the best US silver coin design ever to come from that facility, and is a good candidate for best US coin design ever, the high relief Peace dollar and UHR St. Gaudens double eagle notwithstanding. There are some other great designs within the 50-coin set, and also some of the worst designs marketed for some highly questionable events. I had a really good volume on the classic series, written by Bowers, that detailed all of the political shenanigans that went into each of these commemoratives. As I recall, the paperback cover featured an oversized rendition of this Oregon Trail reverse. Itmade for some fascinating reading. Beautiful coin, David, glad you added it to your set. |
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